Neo-K tablet 500 mg 25?s helps to maintain potassium balance in the body by restoring normal potassium levels in depleted patients.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Neo-K tablet 500 mg 25?s

Nausea and Vomiting

Increased heart beat

Chest pain and discomfort

Constipation or diarrhea

Increased potassium levels

Uses of Neo-K tablet 500 mg 25?s
What is it prescribed for?

Hypokalemia
This medicine is used for the prevention or treatment of low potassium levels in the blood.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is subjected to vary based on the individual, strength, and form of administration.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective is subjected to vary based on the individual, strength, and form of administration.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine.

When not to use?

Kidney impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with kidney impairment due to the increased risk of adverse effects.

Hyperkalemia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with hyperkalemia (high blood potassium levels) due to the increased risk of adverse effects.

Addison’s disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with Addison’s disease (an adrenal gland disorder) due to the increased risk of adverse effects.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine.

General Warnings

Gastrointestinal irritation
Neo-K tablet 500 mg 25?s may cause gastrointestinal irritation in patients especially, if it is administered without diluting. Hence, it is advised to dilute the solution before administration and take along with meals to avoid gastrointestinal irritation.

Dehydration
Neo-K tablet 500 mg 25?s should be used with extreme caution in patients with acute dehydration due to the risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Oral forms: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose. Parenteral forms: Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose
Oral forms: Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. Parenteral forms: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Aliskiren moderate

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI’s) severe

Spironolactone severe

General Instructions

Oral forms: Take Neo-K tablet 500 mg 25?s as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor. Parenteral forms: This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Other details

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

dailymed –
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE [Internet].
Available from: https://.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=8b9b0bfc-3338-418b-5f95-a29a120955f4
[cited 12/2/2020].
May 20, 2020

drugbank –
Potassium chloride [Internet].
Available from: https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00761
[cited 12/2/2020].